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With a lifestyle that’s a bit all over the place, it’s difficult to find furniture that has the capacity to move with you, and reliably look good in a variety of spaces. When I saw the modularity and simplicity of the Floyd Bed on Instagram, sold at a price point I could afford, with the option to add-on to the bed frame down the line, it stuck with me. I decided to give the Floyd Bed a try.
Cozy
- Modular design allows for you to add on or subtract from the bed as needed.
- The bed’s lightweight panels and simple assembly process allow for it to be built and taken apart by one person.
- The bed’s aesthetic, minimal design can be adapted to most (dare I say, all!) personal styles.
Not so cozy
- Without purchasing the under-bed storage, it's hard to find storage containers that will fit under the bed.
- The mattress slides on the panel a small amount as you get in and out of the bed. This creates the need for constant readjustment of the mattress.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is the Floyd Bed?
No matter which size you choose (twin, queen, or king), the Floyd Bed sits about 7.5 inches off the ground with roughly 6 inches of clearance underneath. That's a low, modern profile that looks great in minimalist spaces. The downside: underbed storage options are limited at that height. If you need serious storage underneath, a bed riser or a different frame might serve you better — but if you love the low-to-the-ground aesthetic, this nails it.
Do Floyd Beds creak?
In our experience, not at all. The Floyd Bed is engineered to eliminate the squeaking and creaking that plagues a lot of platform beds, especially ones that come in flat-pack boxes. The frame uses Floyd's signature steel clamp system that locks pieces together tightly, and the solid wood construction doesn't flex the way cheaper materials do. Even after years of nightly use, it stays silent and stable.
How much weight can the Floyd Bed hold?
The Floyd Bed is designed and tested to support up to 600 lbs, which comfortably handles two adults plus a mattress with plenty of margin. That weight rating also means the frame isn't going to develop stress points or weak joints over time with normal use. It's a genuinely robust build that justifies Floyd's emphasis on longevity.
Is the Floyd Bed easy to assemble and move?
Very — and this is actually one of Floyd's biggest selling points. The bed assembles in about 15-20 minutes using Floyd's clamp system, no tools required beyond what's included. Disassembly is equally fast, which matters if you're a renter who moves regularly. Each piece is manageable for one or two people, and everything fits through standard doorways. The modular design also means you can upgrade from a queen to a king later by swapping out the platform without buying a whole new frame.
About
Floyd
Furniture for keeping
Floyd is a Detroit-based direct-to-consumer furniture company. Every Floyd product is designed to last.
The brand first launched in 2013, with a single product, The Floyd Leg. Now, the brand has evolved to offer a range of high-design furniture pieces aimed to simplify furniture shopping for modern consumers. From bed frames, shelving, and coffee tables to media consoles, side tables, and outdoor furniture, Floyd offers pieces for every room.
“Our homes should be a place to embody the things we love and care about. By marrying timeless design and premium U.S. manufacturing with the modern conveniences of flat-pack delivery and intuitive assembly/disassembly, we’re creating furniture “for keeping” - not tossing.”
Alex O’Dell
Co-Founder, Floyd
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For the home, not the landfill
By 2025, Floyd is aiming to ensure 70% of materials come from either recycled or renewable sources and use 100% FSC certified wood across all of its products. It’s also aiming to minimize packing materials and eliminate single-use plastics.
